Time to Freak Out... Frank's Back!
Zappa Family Trust Regains Control of Iconic Musician's Extensive Catalog Global License/Distribution Deal Signed With Universal Music Enterprises Catalog of 60 Recordings to Be Launched With July 31 Release of 12 Titles
(firmenpresse) - SANTA MONICA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/11/12 -- Back home where it belongs, the music of is now back in the hands of the .
To celebrate this, the estate has signed a global license and distribution deal with to release The roll-out kicks off with , with
"The ink is not yet dry on The Zappa Family Trust's worldwide deal with Universal Music Enterprises," says . "They made us the offer we couldn't refuse -- for all the right reasons. It is a win-win for all of us, but mostly for Frank Zappa. Long may his baton wave. We are so ready to go."
"The artist and composer, Frank Zappa, is one of the most important and influential artists in music history with his prolific body of work, including his breakthrough rock 'n roll concept albums. We are honored that Gail Zappa and the Zappa Family Trust have entrusted us with his legacy. We intend to honor him and bring high quality releases, digital and physical, for his new and longtime fans," said , President/CEO, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).
Now fully back in hands of the -- headed by 's widow -- the releases will honor the iconic legacy of the composer, musician, bandleader and filmmaker. was posthumously inducted into the in 1995 and received the in 1997 (although the family would like to know where it is). The official biography: , American composer, 1940-1993.
The deal is for the entire as it appeared on s own independent label, . Many of the original analog masters have been re-mastered for this occasion. Yes that's right, you heard right. The entire Catalog, in all its spiffnificent glory will launch , just in time for 's daughter 's birthday -- an occasion that will be celebrated along with sister and brothers and .
For more information, go to .
The initial included in the deal set for are as follows. **Date signifies original year of release.
1. (1966)
2. (1967)
3. (1968)
4. (1968)
5. (1968)
6. (1969)
7. (1969)
8. (1970)
9. (1970)
10. (1970)
11. (1971)
12. (1972)
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Datum: 11.06.2012 - 13:00 Uhr
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